Hosts Germany will host Group A counterparts Scotland tomorrow Friday, June 14th at 10pm, in a match that will be broadcast live on NBS Sport.
As the host nation, Germany will be eager to recapture the magic that has seen them crowned European champions three times when they take on Scotland in the opening match of EURO 2024 on Friday.
After disappointing group stage exits in two of the last three major tournaments, the German national team will be looking to channel the spirit of their memorable 2014 World Cup campaign, where they defied the odds to win the trophy and be crowned world champions.
Under new manager Julian Nagelsmann, who had a brief but tumultuous stint at Bayern Munich, Germany have shown signs of a resurgence, with impressive wins over powerhouses France and the Netherlands in March.
This has raised hopes that the young tactician can guide ‘Die Mannschaft’ to their record-breaking fourth European crown.
Meanwhile, Scotland will be hoping to build on the success of their sensational qualifying campaign, which saw them overcome three-time champions Spain, as well as Norway and Georgia.
Manager Steve Clarke has crafted a settled squad and system that brings the best out of key players like Aston Villa’s John McGinn and Manchester United’s Scott McTominay, who scored seven goals in eight qualifiers.
The Tartan Army will be making their second consecutive appearance at the Euros, a first in the nation’s history, and they will be eager to claim their first-ever victory in the knockout stages of a major tournament.
Prediction
With the match being the opening game of the tournament and Germany playing behind home crowds, the home support will be vital and I predict Germany to edge Scotland 3-1. Scotland will score a goal because it has attacking talents like Scott McTominay.
